The Lost Colony of Roanoke and DNA
I love answering the many questions I receive daily from people who think they are related to someone famous. Can I prove it? Uh, erm… Today I had a question […]
A little Epitaph Here. A Little Epitaph There?
ep·i·taph a phrase or statement written in memory of a person who has died, especially as an inscription on a tombstone Origin late Middle English: from Old French epitaphe,
Truth or Lore in Eyvel Family History
Truth or Lore in Eyvel Family History Mr. George Eyvel, President of the Canadian Shorthand Writers Association[1], was a reporter for the Hansard News (see information below), who after covering
Right Chromosome, Right Place, Wrong Side.
My cousin Christopher found me through 23andMe about a year ago. He and his ancestors are from West Virginia. Since meeting online we’ve been trying to figure exactly how
Swab-A-Thon a Success ‘Thanks Ottawa!’ says Grandma’s Genes
Grandma’s Genes held Ottawa’s first (World’s First) genetic genealogy Swab-A-Thon. The event, held at Bowman’s Bar and Grill on Saturday August 27th, brought a diverse crowd. People came with questions about their
Source-A-Thon – October 1st & 2nd!
What is more important to Genealogy than sources?! Well, I guess something else important would be finding a long lost, multimillionaire uncle and finding you are his only relative… In